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NEW Broadway and Fosse Jazz Class Comes to Bristol! – First Class FREE

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

The Showgirl Academy brings a very unique dance class to Bristol with this ‘Broadway & Fosse Jazz Class’. This class is suitable for dancers with some previous dance experience. It will be taught at an Intermediate level.


Learn to jazz dance to your favourite musicals including: Chicago, Dancin’, Cabaret, Sweet Charity and more! New technique and choreography taught every week by professional dancer Lianna Bennett of The Flaming Feathers.


Drop in class every Thursday 6.00-7.00pm at Wilder Street Studios, Bristol, BS2 8QA.
First class starts Thursday 10th May 2012 and this first class is FREE! £5.00 per class thereafter.


To book your free place, please contact us:
[email protected]
0117 9232358


20th Century Foxes plus special guests – The Flaming Feathers

Monday, March 26th, 2012




Step out of the 21st Century and into Hollywood’s golden age of glamour, as our flamboyant favourites at Foxes Cabaret roll out a marvellous menu of vintage show tunes from stage and screen.
Including show stopping performances from our very own – The Flaming Feathers!


Friday 6th April, 7.30pm at Chapel Arts Centre, Bath


Tickets are only £13.00 in advance and can be purchased here:
http://www.chapelarts.org/index.php?main_page=product_ticket_info&cPath=8&products_id=120

Standing Ovation for The Feathers!

Monday, March 5th, 2012


The Flaming Feathers are on fire as they bow to a standing ovation at their very own variety show in Bath on Saturday 11th February 2012.


Following a world wind of success in the last year with performances booked at festivals, cabaret evenings, weddings, charity events and corporate celebrations The Flaming Feathers really have come on leap and bounds since starting out as a 4 man troupe in March 2011, expanding to the highly professional and classically trained 10 beautiful dancers they are today.


The Flaming Feathers Variety Show with singing scarlet Ms Laura Mai opened with a classic Burlesque number to ‘Welcome to Burlesque’ followed by a wide variety of vintage dance forms from Charleston, Tap, Jive, Fan Dancing, Ballet with a Burlesque twist and of course not forgetting a fabulous high kicking Can-Can for the finale!


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FREE Showgirl Workout Class! BOOK NOW!

Friday, January 20th, 2012

FREE Ultimate Showgirl Workout Class!

Wednesday 8th February 2012 7.30 – 8.30pm @ Coniston Community Centre, The Parade, Coniston Road, Patchway, BS34 5LP


Pose, Shimmy and Kick your way into Fitness with The Showgirl Workout Class!

Instructed by professional dancer, performer and ETM qualified Charlotte C-K, this taster class is completely FREE!

Try a fun and unique dance fitness workout as you learn some burlesque, showgirl, charleston and can-can moves to music from the 20’s through to modern day.

Certainly a more glamorous and unique way to improve your fitness and flexibility…

No previous dance experienced required to take part.


To book your FREE place, please contact us: [email protected] (PLACES LIMITED)

www.theshowgirlacademy.co.uk

The Burlesque Experience Bristol

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

THE BURLESQUE EXPERIENCE BRISTOL…
3 hour Vintage Burlesque & Cocktail Master Class


Indulge yourself in a secret vintage cocktail bar whilst you learn the beautiful art of burlesque dancing, perfecting your poise, walks, shimmeys and tassel twirling (no nudity involved!)

Following your burlesque masterclass with a professional dancer and burlesque performer, you will then be able to try your hand at vintage cocktail making, with the very best in the business.

The perfect and most glamorous way to get the party started!
Charleston and Can Can parties also offered.


The secret location is based right in the centre of Bristol close to all the main shops, bars & hotels.

For pricing & booking please contact us: [email protected] / 0117 9232358

The Charleston Charlies

Monday, November 21st, 2011


The Showgirl Academy are delighted to be working with The Charleston Charlies!

The Charleston Charlies play popular hits from the roaring 1920’s and can be booked as a duo or a quintet.


For more information on The Charleston Charlies and their upcoming gigs, please visit:
www.charlestoncharlies.co.uk

Chritsmas Special – Vintage Photo Shoot Package

Monday, November 14th, 2011




Transform yourself into a burlesque scarlet, 50’s pin up or 20’s flapper with our vintage photo shoot.


Our photo shoots are fun, relaxed and supportive and you will leave with beautiful images you can cherish forever. You will also leave feeling much more confident about yourself and your body too!
You will be working with an experienced and friendly photographer and director, so don’t worry if you have never done a shoot before, you are in safe hands.
We have a big dressing up box to play with, is there a better way to spend a winters afternoon?!

The 3 hour session includes a mini makeover, posing class, personal director and your top 10 images on disc.


Gift Vouchers available. This would make an ideal Christmas present for someone special.

This is strictly limited to just 10 places.
Saturday 18th February 2012
12-3pm at The Milk Thistle, Bristol

Places cost just £40.00 and can be booked online here:
www.theshowgirlacademy.co.uk/classes

By Popular Demand..

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Dear Showgirls,


By popular demand we have booked in another Back In Time Workshop for 2012!


Venture back to the 1920’s and travel through the decades to the 1960’s whilst learning a feast of vintage dance styles.


Learn the knobbly knees quirky style of the 20’s Charleston, then the infectious kicks of 30’s/40’s swing dancing. Pick up the pace even more with some twists and flicks of the 50’s jive (no partner needed!) and then save your last bit of energy for the psychedelic style that is 60’s go go dancing!


Get a group of you together and book onto our Back In Time workshop for a truly enjoyable dance experience.


Workshop date: Saturday 17th March 2012 at Wilder Street Studios, Bristol, BS2 8QA

Time: 1.30 – 3.30pm

To book: https://theshowgirlacademy.co.uk/classes/

The Flaming Feathers add a distinctive flair!

Monday, October 24th, 2011


‎’The Flaming Feathers are by a considerable leap and bound, the most slick, the most engaging and the most professional dance troupe who evoke the authentic styles of loved by by-gone eras. They are a joy to watch and also a delight to book, adding distinctive flair to any event’.
Kittie Klaw. The Ministry of Burlesque, High Tease, Castlist.

BOOK NOW – HOT FLUSH Kabaret & Fan Dance Workshop

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

The Showgirl Academy are offering a special one off workshop and evening show for only £15.00!


2-4pm Fan Dancing Workshop at Lister Hall, Dursley, GL11 4JB

7.30pm Hot Flush Kabaret at Lister Hall, Dursley, GL11 4JB


For more information on this fabulous event please visit the Hot Flush Kabaret event page:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=112410222196860&ref=ts


BOOK NOW – https://theshowgirlacademy.co.uk/classes/


You won’t be disappointed!!